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Tuesday, July 30, 2013

I had the hardest time choosing features this week. There were just so many wonderful links. Thank you so much for taking the time to share at our little party! Here are just a few of the amazing projects that caught my eye ...

If this beautiful and serene garden from my friend Leslie at Gwen Moss looks a bit familiar, it was featured at our July Garden Party. Now check out the awesome rustic plank table that Leslie made with her Dad! I love every little detail, right down to the lovely gratitude place setting! And if you haven't already met Leslie, she writes the most thoughtful posts filled with wise words and beautiful inspiration!

This pretty pink striped antique dresser from Restoration Redoux is headed straight for a baby girl's room - very sweet!

This is one very sophisticated file cabinet makeover from Katie at My DIY Habits!

Danielle from Silver Pennies wasn't quite happy the first time she painted this little table, so she made a change and went with a seaside feel - soft and pretty. And she has a great tip for creating your own custom tinted wax!

This black and white kitchen remodel from Karen at Redoux is just gorgeous!

Denise from On A Whim took some yard sale junk and created this sweet little pie safe!

Julie from Love My Simple Home shared all the details on these really cute layered summer frames!

Saturday, July 27, 2013

Today I'm excited to share my first experience with the HomeRight Finish Max Fine Finish Sprayer! One of the fun perks of writing a blog is that I sometimes get asked to review products. I've wanted to try a paint sprayer for some time now, so I was thrilled to have the opportunity. And my friend Gail over at My Repurposed Life has been singing the praises of this particular sprayer for quite some time now. I couldn't wait to get started!

You probably know that a whole lot of furniture painting happens around here. And I generally find painting to be a very relaxing. But when spindles are involved, the process becomes a bit tedious. So I thought this bench would be the perfect candidate to try out my new sprayer!

This one came complete with a peeling floral decal ...

and a really deep red stain.

I waited for a nice calm morning with no rain in the forecast and set up shop in the shade of my side yard. And as long as I was painting one piece, why not just paint a few more at the same time!

My prep included the usual light sanding and thorough cleaning of all the pieces. I also read through my sprayer directions and watched the video on the HomeRight website. And Gail has a wonderful series of videos on how to use this sprayer too. She takes you step-by-step through the entire process. Thanks Gail! ... I did try out the sprayer on a piece of scrap wood first, just to get the feel of it. But after that, I was confident and ready to go! ... And here are my pieces all primed. The hardest part was keeping the cord from getting wrapped around the furniture as I was moving around each piece. But since I tried this out on a Saturday morning, my husband became my right-hand-man for this project!

The primer went on beautifully and dried quickly. Before I knew it, we were ready to repeat the process with paint!

And here is my finished bench in a pretty shade of blue!

I gave her a light distressing ...

and finished up with a coat of poly for durability.

And I'm happy to report that this pretty bench found happy new owners at our tag sale last weekend!

I was really impressed with the smooth finish I achieved with my new sprayer and it sure made painting all those spindles a whole lot easier. Plus it was super easy to clean too. You can use it for paint, primer, poly, stain and varnish. And it has a precision volume control and an adjustable spray pattern. I definitely have some experimenting to do. I love having options and I'm excited to add the Finish Max Fine Finish Sprayer to my painting arsenal!

Thanks so much to my friends at HomeRight for the opportunity to give this sprayer a try! And be sure to check out their website for all kinds of products to make life easier for all the DIY projects in your life!

And if you hop on over to My Repurposed Life, Gail is celebrating her 4-year blog anniversary with one amazing giveaway after another, including several Finish Max Fine Finish Sprayers! It's a Blogapalooza like you've never seen before!

Tuesday, July 23, 2013

I'm looking forward to a quiet week catching up with the blog world and putting my house back in order after a crazy tag sale weekend! Thanks to all of our wonderful customers and yes, I'm still smiling over Megan's sweet surprise! ... Now let's check out some of the awesome links from last week's party ...

Lauren from West Furniture Revival found a way to give this classic table a fresh new look, while retaining it's natural beauty!

I love this perfect boy bedroom from Freckle Face Girl! And Chris found her own way to get the famous black Pottery Barn finish on the beds!

I also think this fun dresser from Cassie at Primitive & Proper looks like it stepped right out of a Pottery Barn catalog!

Lynn from Fern Avenue turned a thrift store dresser into a beautiful vanity!

And I must not be the only one with babies on the brain at the moment as we had more nursery links at the party last week than ever before. I love that nurseries today are so stylish and sophisticated. This bright and happy nursery reveal is from Helen at Picked & Painted!

Laura from The Turquoise Room shared her pink and turquoise inspiration board, along with the big reveal!

And Carissa from Carissa Miss shares Megan's due date and has a mood board ready for a baby boy ...

And how beautiful is this Kate Spade inspired Lemon Layer Cake from Sharon at Lilikoi Joy! It has luscious layers of lemon curd and she even decorated the cake box to match! Have I mentioned that I love all things lemon!

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Welcome to Elizabeth & Co.

I love all things related to creating a warm and welcoming home. My home is my haven, my sanctuary, my safe place to land. And it's a total work in progress! I team up with the girls to host occasional vintage tag sales. We love refreshing, reusing and repurposing vintage treasures. Transforming vintage furniture is our specialty. And my handmade wreaths are available all year round at ElizabethandCoWreath on Etsy!

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Boxwood Wreath with Burlap Bow

Cotton Stems

Buffalo Plaid Boxwood Wreath

Occasional Vintage Tag Sales

Our little house comes to life and overflows with goodness several times a year! Come check out our eclectic mix of vintage pieces, fabulous furniture, repurposed finds and just plain sweet stuff. Every sale is a whole new experience ~ fun, fresh and fabulous! Our mission is to convert the world to vintage, one tag sale at a time!

Vintage Tag Sales 2018

We're all stocked up and ready for another vintage tag sale and it's our Holiday Open House!!! We'll be open on Friday, November 16th and Saturday, November 17th from 9am to 4pm. And our last sale day of the year will be Saturday, December 8th from 9am to 3pm. We are located at 438 East Main Street in Westminster, MD 21157. We restock daily to keep it fun and fresh. And our cash only policy allows us to offer you the very best prices.

If you'd like an email reminder before each sale, just let us know. And be sure to check here on the blog and on our facebook page prior to each sale for sneak peek previews!

Can't make the sale or just need a vintage fix between sales? We are also open by appointment. Just let us know and we'll do our best to accommodate your schedule.